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Nature 407, 929 (26 October 2000) | doi:10.1038/35039677

Mad cows cast long shadows

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Scientists may escape the worst of the flak from Britain's BSE inquiry, but they ignore its lessons at their peril.

After 34 long months, the public inquiry into Britain's BSE epidemic is to be released this week. Its 16 volumes will make uncomfortable reading.